Power Trader

Jobot Texas, Houston Permanent US Dollar . USD 220,000 – 300,000 / Annual

Job Description

Step onto a top-tier merchant energy trading desk where you'll drive real P&L on physical and financial power markets, with strong base pay, a discretionary performance bonus, and genuine autonomy on a lean, high-caliber team. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Brad Trombly Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $220,000 - $300,000 per year A bit about us: A leading global commodities merchant trading across physical and financial energy markets, including power, natural gas, oil, and emissions. Known for disciplined risk management, deep market infrastructure expertise, and a culture built on integrity and accountability. Why join us? Competitive base salary + discretionary performance bonus Seat at a well-capitalized, established merchant trading platform with global market reach Direct exposure to physical and financial power markets with real trading authority Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k) Collaborative, high-caliber trading floor culture Job Details Execute physical and financial power trades across regional ISO/RTO markets Develop and manage trading strategies to capture value across day-ahead, real-time, and forward power markets Monitor market fundamentals (weather, load, generation, transmission constraints) to inform trading decisions Manage position risk and P&L within defined risk limits and mandates Collaborate with scheduling, risk management, and origination teams on deal structuring and execution Maintain and build relationships with counterparties, ISOs, and market participants Ensure accurate and timely trade capture, confirmation, and settlement processes Stay current on regulatory developments (FERC, NERC, ISO tariffs) affecting power markets Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here:

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